Suspected burglar shot dead

An alleged burglar was shot to death by East Jakarta police after he attempted to escape while accompanying the officers to find his two accomplices on Jl. Cipinang Muara II over the weekend.

Asmuni, 35, whose body was laden with tattoos, was shot in the head, leg and back while his hands were still handcuffed, police said.

The police claimed that they were forced to fire at the suspect after he failed to heed their warning shots. He died instantly.

Asmuni had been caught red-handed while trying to break into a drug store at the Jatinegara Timur market.(bsr)